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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was unveiled 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6400 grades against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST100

 S6400 ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S6400

 ST100 S6400 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST100

 S6400 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 and the ST100.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and ST100.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S6400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (150g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
63
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $250